Abbigail

Meaning of Abbigail

This name means "father of joy" or "father rejoices." It suggests a source of happiness and delight.

Abbigail has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Abbigail

After ranking as high as #458 in 2009, Abbigail has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Abbigail

• Abigail Breslin
  Oscar-nominated actress
• Abigail Spencer
  Actress, Suits star
• Abigail Adams
  First Lady, influential figure
• Abigail Shapiro
  Conservative commentator
• Abigail Thorn
  Actress and YouTuber

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Questions about the name Abbigail

What does the name Abbigail mean?

Abbigail means this name means "father of joy" or "father rejoices." it suggests a source of happiness and delight, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Abbigail a boy's or a girl's name?

Abbigail is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Abbigail?

Abbigail did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Abbigail most popular?

Abbigail peaked at #458 in 2009.